You should be fine. Missing one pill and taking it the next day generally does not interrupt protection (it is much more worrisome if you miss two pills). And going just 3 hours late with another pill shouldn't make a difference. The pill is 97-99% effective when taken perfectly, which means there will always be a very few pregnancies even while taking it exactly right. But missing a pill just increases your chances very very slightly. Don't fret too much. You should be getting your period soon, right?
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Anon,
You should be fine. Missing one pill and taking it the next day generally does not interrupt protection (it is much more worrisome if you miss two pills). And going just 3 hours late with another pill shouldn't make a difference. The pill is 97-99% effective when taken perfectly, which means there will always be a very few pregnancies even while taking it exactly right. But missing a pill just increases your chances very very slightly. Don't fret too much. You should be getting your period soon, right?
October 6, 2009 - 9:09amThis Comment
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